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Bills Presented: Afghanistan and Pakistan (16 Jul 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: ...—how it is involved, how we work with it, and its relationship with the whole region, not least Afghanistan. NATO, the UN and others will have to support and work with Pakistan to deal with terrorism, the Taliban and those who want to see chaos and war around the region. The fundamental Islamists who cause so many of the problems and difficulties that we face must be stood up to, and...

Oral Answers to Questions — Health: International Terrorism (24 Mar 2009) has video

Derek Twigg: ...powers have been given to the police and security services. My constituents are interested in the fact that Islamic fundamentalists are appearing to get away with saying some extreme things about terrorism and the murder of British service personnel. That is what my real concern is, and will my right hon. Friend take some strong action on that? Clearly, the hearts and minds campaign is...

Debate on the Address: Foreign Affairs and Defence (10 Dec 2008) has video

Derek Twigg: ...that needs to take place not only to support that democracy but to bring about improvements for ordinary Afghan people. Not only do we need to prevent it from being a safe haven for al-Qaeda and for terrorism in general, but we need to deal with the issue of drugs. On drugs, I do not think that eradication, in itself, is the solution. I believe that we can provide people in Afghanistan...

Written Answers — Defence: Armed Forces: Life Insurance (17 Jul 2007)

Derek Twigg: ...those deployed abroad is PAX which provides personal accident and life cover. PAX covers war risks, but has in the past imposed restrictions (such as closing the scheme or introducing war and terrorism risks) for new members. In addition, MOD's Service Risks Insurance Premiums Refunds scheme currently contributes towards extra life insurance premiums incurred by personnel involved in...

UK Armed Forces (Operational Direction) (1 May 2007)

Derek Twigg: ...raised by the hon. Lady. In Afghanistan, we are part of an international effort, backed by the UN, to support the democratically-elected Afghan Government. Afghanistan was a base for international terrorism, and we cannot let it become that again. It is in our national interest to be there. The campaign is not a traditional battle, and the hon. Lady made that point. Demonstrating progress...

UK Armed Forces (Operational Direction) (1 May 2007)

Derek Twigg: ...our nation has a proud history of responding to the challenges of an uncertain world, and we must continue to do so. We recognise that the major security challenges are those posed by international terrorism, by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and by failed and failing states. Our armed forces are proving that they can meet those challenges. However, while our focus...

Written Answers — Home Department: Police: Armed Forces (9 Mar 2007)

Derek Twigg: I have been asked to reply. The Ministry of Defence Police is a statutory civilian police force legislated for under the MDP Act 1987. Further policing powers are derived from the Anti-Terrorism Crime and Security Act 2000. The service police are empowered under the Army Act 1955, the Air Force Act 1955 and the Naval Discipline Act 1957 respectively. In non-military areas both MDP and the...

Written Answers — Defence: Official Engagements (8 Jan 2007)

Derek Twigg: ...with other parliamentary colleagues. The Minister of State for the Armed Forces held a number of departmental meetings with officials in the morning before attending a Ministerial Ad Hoc group on Terrorism. The Minister then attended Prime Minister's Question Time. He then attended an additional Ministers' meeting on Terrorism before attending the Foreign Affairs and Defence debate. In the...

Written Answers — Defence: Official Engagements (5 Jan 2007)

Derek Twigg: ...meetings with other parliamentary colleagues. The Minister for the armed forces held a number of departmental meetings with officials in the morning before attending a Ministerial Ad Hoc group on Terrorism. The Minister then attended Prime Minister's Question Time. He then attended an additional Ministers' meeting on Terrorism before attending the Foreign Affairs and Defence debate. In the...

Written Answers — Transport: Anti-terrorism Legislation (Railway Enthusiasts) (2 Feb 2006)

Derek Twigg: ...suspicious activity to the police and BTP actively encourage them, like any other user of rail services and stations, to do so. BTP officers would not normally use powers under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act 2000 to stop and search rail enthusiasts. However, in certain circumstances, photographing and videoing of railway infrastructure could be one possible indication of hostile...